The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) has released findings from its 2024 survey on book ownership and has announced its support of the 'Book Dash' 2025 campaign, an initiative that aims to make books more accessible to young readers. 

Nedbank has appointed DNA Brand Architects as its new consumer public relations agency following a rigorous multi-agency pitching process. This new partnership aligns with Nedbank's commitment to impactful communication and meaningful engagement with South African consumers.

The future of mobility is a dynamic landscape, encompassing electric and autonomous vehicles, flexible ownership models and data-driven insights that are reshaping transportation. These advancements present both opportunities and challenges as we strive to create a sustainable, connected and inclusive mobility ecosystem, says Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa.

In the world of communications the terms publicity and public relations are often used — and although they are two sides of the same coin they each serve different purposes. This infographic will delve into the key differences between publicity and public relations.

Sesame Workshop has named Dr Onyinye (Onyi) Nwaneri Managing Director for South Africa. She will be responsible for leading Sesame Workshop's South African operations and long-term growth strategy into Africa, leveraging the strength of the locally produced Takalani Sesame and broadening the Workshop's commitment within the country.

Shell Downstream South Africa has announced the recipients of their national bursary programme designed to support scholars from underprivileged backgrounds.

It's the time of year when we apply our learnings from the past 12 months to shape the next 12. Our prediction for 2025 is that we'll ride in on 2024's coattails. And, far from being ragged and tatty, 2024's coat is remarkably well-maintained, says Kevin Welman, Director at ByDesign Communications. 

Regine le Roux, Founder and Managing Director of Reputation Matters, says that when it comes to reputation management, values are non-negotiable. Values drive behaviour, shape your brand and ultimately determine your reputation. Reputation is the collective perception held by your stakeholders — whether accurate or not, their perception becomes their reality. 

Havas Red South Africa, the PR arm of Havas, has announced the acquisition of Novartis as a new client. Novartis and Havas align as organisations, both committed to making a difference in people's lives and impacting communities.

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Africa has partnered with the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management in support of the mental health and well-being of PR professionals. As members of the Global Alliance, IABC Africa members will benefit from the collaboration with the World Health Organization's (WHO) QualityRights.